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Game Designer III - League of Legends, Summoner's Rift Team, Seasonal Pod
Game Designer III - League of Legends, Summoner's Rift Team, Seasonal PodRiot Games • Los Angeles, CA, US
Game Designer III - League of Legends, Summoner's Rift Team, Seasonal Pod

Game Designer III - League of Legends, Summoner's Rift Team, Seasonal Pod

Riot Games • Los Angeles, CA, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Game Designer III - League of Legends, Summoner's Rift Team, Seasonal Pod

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Game Designers at Riot craft the systems, mechanics, and content that create a resonant player experience. We push the boundaries of gameplay to build new and engaging moments.

As a Senior Game Designer on the League of Legends Summoner's Rift Team, you will shape the future of Summoner's Rift by exploring opportunities to meet diverse player needs, from new players to professionals. Your focus will be on delivering impactful, exciting, and sustainable updates that resonate with player motivations and elevate the overall experience. You will work closely with the Live Pod and Game Analysis Team to ensure these opportunities are balanceable. We seek passionate designers capable of delivering creative, practical, and purposeful seasonal updates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities to improve the Summoner's Rift experience for all player segments.
  • Design, develop, and deliver Season Start updates and large-scale systemic changes.
  • Collaborate with the Live Pod and Game Analysis Team to assess content balanceability.
  • Lead cross-disciplinary teams to align on and deliver a cohesive design vision.
  • Enhance existing design frameworks to meet current and future player needs.

Required Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience designing systems, mechanics, or content for competitive PvP games.
  • Ability to understand and resonate with diverse player motivations (social, innovative, competitive).
  • Success in delivering holistic improvements across various player segments.
  • Experience delivering large scope seasonal content or equivalent features in PvP games.
  • Baseline knowledge of League of Legends gameplay content, including champions, items, runes, and map objectives.
  • Strong collaboration skills with partner teams for balanceability and player resonance assessments.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Gold+ rank in solo queue.
  • Expertise in complex game systems optimization.
  • Deep understanding of player behaviors and strategies in competitive games.
  • Experience with League of Legends design trends and metagame evolutions across regions and skill brackets.
  • Success in this role requires craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes player delight. We value your past experience and your personal connection to games. If you embody player empathy and care about player experiences, this role is for you.

    Our Perks

    Riot emphasizes work / life balance with policies like open paid time off and flexible schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match. Visit our benefits pages for details.

    At Riot Games, players come first. Our mission is to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. We foster collaborative teams where your unique perspective is valued. If you want to be part of our team, we look forward to your application.

    We are committed to equal employment opportunity and provide reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or other protected categories. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

    Duties

  • Safeguard confidential and sensitive company data.
  • Communicate effectively with Rioters, vendors, and players, including minors.
  • Access and protect company assets, systems, and networks.
  • Ensure a safe and positive environment for players and staff.
  • Note : Job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned.

    Additional Information

  • Seniority level : Not Applicable
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job functions : Design, Art / Creative, IT
  • Industries : Gaming, Software, Technology, Internet
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